When they discovered that one of the three members had only joined a day prior, without any rehearsal together, the judges’ expressions were profoundly affected. It was a disaster waiting to happen, and Simon’s expression said it all: the day was going to end badly. Then they opened their jaws.

In an instant, the entire room turned. Simon, the king of harsh criticism, broke out laughing—deep, visceral, and unstoppable. His eyes welled up with tears as wave after wave of overwhelming delight washed over him, and he held his gut. And by the final note, the entire audience was on its feet, yelling and thundering, caught up in a moment no one expected.

Auditions are essential in the show industry. Performers attempt to exhibit their abilities while the audience determines whether they are good enough. And, as we all know from watching talent competitions, making a good impression is essential for success. On America’s Got Talent, auditions are crucial for building fan support, which influences how well an act does in the ultimate competition. The more people who enjoy your act, the better your chances of making it past the judging cuts and into the semi-final stage.

However, this America’s Got Talent audition demonstrates that things do not have to go flawlessly to win over the judges and viewers. Flaws and blunders happen, and how you handle them can be just as important as the underlying performance. Or so it appears. The revelation that one of the trio had only joined the ensemble the day before and had never performed together deflates our expectations. Neither of the judges appears to be particularly enthusiastic about the forthcoming events.

However, it is imperative that you observe the subsequent events, as they will cause you to laugh so hard that your stomach will ache. Please view the amusing video below and share your thoughts in the Facebook comments.